June 30, 2010

Fireworks displays to mark Independence Day

By Denver Catholic Register

Below are some of the activities planned for Independence Day weekend. 

Batter Up!  The Colorado Rockies will have two evenings of fireworks July 2 and 3 at Coors Field, 20th and Blake streets in Denver.  Following games against the visiting San Francisco Giants, fireworks will light up the sky in tribute to our nation’s birthday.  Tickets begin at $4. More information is available at 1-800-388-ROCK.

City of Arvada will be hosting their annual Independence Day celebration starting 3 p.m. July 3 at 58th and Oak streets.  Activities include food, music and fireworks at 9 p.m.  For more information, log onto www.arvada.org/arts-and-culture.

Lakewood on Parade kicks off at 1 pm. July 3 at Jefferson County Stadium, Sixth Avenue and Kipling Street.  The free event features entertainment, arts and crafts, food, games and children’s rides. Fireworks display is at 9:30 p.m. Details of all the events can be found at www.lakewoodonparade.org.

The community of Parker is inviting everyone to their annual Independence Day celebration, July 3 at Salisbury Park, 9200 Motsenbocker Road.  Activities for all the family begin at 6 p.m. including games, food, entertainment. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival July 3-5 is a celebration of visionary, culinary and performing arts to enliven and entertain one’s senses.  Talk with the artists and sample some of the fine delicacies Denver’s best restaurants have to offer.  The festival is held in Cherry Creek North from Steele to Clayton streets between Second and Third avenues.  For more information, go online to www.cherryarts.org.

Belleview Park in Englewood will be the site of a 4th of July spectacular that includes a wide variety of food, music and family activities culminating with a fantastic fireworks display.  The event will be held from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. at Belleview Park on the corner of W. Belleview Avenue and S. Windemere Street near Pirates Cove Aquatic Park.

Fireworks will light up the sky at Invesco Field at Mile High following the Colorado Outlaw Lacrosse game on July 4, which begins at 7 p.m.  For ticket information, call the box office at 303-OUTLAWS (688-5297).

Soccer enthusiasts can celebrate Independence Day on July 4 when the Colorado Rapids play host to the New York Red Bulls at Dicks Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way in Commerce City.  The game begins at 7 p.m. with a fireworks display immediately afterward. Ticket prices begin at $17.  Call 303-727-3500 for more information.

If your music tastes lean toward rhythm and blues or the hits of Motown, you’ll want to check out Jakarta, a touring band which will be giving a free concert July 4 at Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater, 4890 Argonne Way, Denver.  Entertainment begins at 8 p.m. and a spectacular fireworks display choreographed to music will follow the concert.

For those who wish to find out if their community will be hosting public fireworks demonstrations, log onto your city’s website and look under Parks and Recreation or Events.